Anybody headed to the de Garde release on 2/1 that would be interested in some company? I joined their Keeper's Club and would like to pick up my bottles and figured someone from this board may have extra room in their car. I'd definitely pay gas money, or buy you a bottle of something. For those interested or curious, here is what they will offer that day:

The Beers:
Loak:
800x375ml bottles made, $8/bottle, no limit
Our strong, dark and sour, bourbon barrel fermented and aged brew returns for the first time in bottles! This is also our first release in 375ml bottles, the format we'll be using in the future for very strong beer.
Big chocolate and coffee notes, with tart red fruit character and rich barrel complexity. A balancing rustic funk.

Vin Lee:
400x750ml bottles made, $14/bottle, 12 bottle limit
Our sour red ale base, this iteration is a blend of primarily freshly emptied Pinot Noir barrel aged brew. A secondary fermentation with approximately four pounds per gallon of beautiful Pinot Noir grapes from a favorite Dundee Hills vineyard in the Willamette Valley give this a HUGE juicy character and an elevated yet balancing acidity. Earthy notes are a subtle complement.

The Keepers:
We are sharing two different wine inspired and influenced beers with our members for this release. Both are exclusive to members, and we do not anticipate any extra for sale.
We will be hosting the members party at the next release, and will have gifts ready for pickup then.
Why the wait? Since not everyone can make every trip, we wanted to host the 'kickoff' party during what SHOULD be nicer weather. We will be sending an email to members with more information in the near future. Thanks again!

Keepers Beer #1:
The Lily:
200 bottles made, Keepers exclusive
One of the oldest barrels from our stock, a lambic influenced sour ale.
We added a hefty harvest of whole cluster Southern Oregon grown Tempranillo grapes from a favorite vineyard.
Big rustic and spicy fruit aromas with a bracing acidity, and earthy backdrop.
We expect this beer to evolve positively in the bottle over a long period, but the brightness and fruit character is very enjoyable now!

Keepers Beer #2:
Imperial Vin Bu:
200 bottles made, Keepers exclusive
Our 'double' Berliner Weisse inspired ale aged in wine barrels with Merlot grapes from a very distinctive vineyard on the eastern side of the Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon.
The lush fruit adds a subtle richness and fruity acidity to the base beer. The most 'layered' of our Bu Weisse iterations.

The Taps:
Ours:
Loak: strong, dark, bourbon barrel sour

Vin Lee: Pinot barrel sour with grapes added

Imperial Vin Bu: 'double' Berliner with grapes added in wine barrels

The Archer: Golden sour with pinot noir grapes added in barrel

The Lily: Golden sour with Tempranillo grapes added in barrel

Spears: gin barrel aged wild hoppy pale ale

Theirs:
Black Raven:
Wisdom Seeker
One of the best NW hop bombs premiering in Oregon. Yes!

I'm leaving Portland around noon that day for the release, and could give you a ride. I'm spending the night, however, so you'd be on your own for return transportation unless you want to wait until the morning.